The Simplicity Sessions

Self care is what I want to talk about in this episode. There are common misbeliefs about self care, one is that it implies being selfish or that it requires lots of money and time. During this episode I will share 10 self care tips, how you can implement them right away, investing absolutely no money and receiving an immediate reward that will shine through your physical and mental wellbeing.   H...

In this episode I want to share something that has been happening to me lately, I have been feeling stuck creatively and flat energetically. Some of us create and others consume, I have to recognize that I am a little bit of both, and I also tend to set high expectations on my creations. I decided to give myself permission to talk about my knowledge and passion for the things I feel are worth shar...

Joy McCarthy joins me again and this time it's to talk about her Business Program. If you are already a practitioner or thinking about becoming one, and you got into that common point of feeling stuck about how to run a business in general, doubting your opportunities for success, or even wondering how to handle marketing… you are not alone! Joy and her husband have developed a Business Program ju...

Joining me today is Meghan Templer the founder of Academy of Culinary Nutrition, to talk about the journey of becoming a mother, from preconception, carrying a baby, birth to postpartum months and years. As an entrepreneur, Meghan shares the choices she had to make around business as well as taking care of her body and the relationship with her husband, to achieve a good level of joy and play and...

This episode is all about skin care, why you would choose to use an alternative skin care, something that is more holistic, organic and natural based as opposed to commercial based. This matters not only for the skin you are inhabiting but for your entire body and how this impacts your hormones, thyroid and   gut among other organs.     My guest today is David Brooke who is the founder of Skin Ess...

Mickey Eves works with kids, teens and families as a Growth Mindset Specialist with a focus on the power of positive and purposeful imagination, mindfulness and meditation. She has a passion for helping others to recognize and embrace their own unique gifts and talents. Mickey has a light-hearted yet effective approach to shifting one's focus from external to internal, to discover the magic that a...

This is a special episode for me because I am inviting one of my dearest friends, Ann Green. She is a previous Canadian Olympian, the bionic woman, a warrior and also has the kindest most loving heart. She will share with us the story of the creation of a program called Brain Storm, which is dedicated to brain health and recovery. Ann will talk about the multiple concussions she suffered, her stor...

I am delighted to have Magdalena Wszelaki in this episode; she is a women's hormone expert, the best selling author of a fantastic book: Cooking for Hormone Balance , and she curates some brilliant videos on her website Hormone Balance.com .       In this thoughtful episode, we talk about her own journey with her health, coming from years of suffering from severe estrogen dominance and hashimoto's...

Sheela Zelmer is a physiotherapist who specializes in pelvic floor therapy and rehabilitation, and also happens to be my personal physiotherapist. In this episode we talk deeply about what exactly pelvic floor health is, how, why and when is the right time to visit a pelvic floor physiotherapist and what is involved during an assessment.   These are the main topics we address in this thoughtful co...

First of all, I encourage you to check the episode titled Cycle and Fertility Masterclass . Today, I am sharing another masterclass which is the Perimenopause-Menopause Project. The reason I decided to share this information with you is that in the last few years of my practice, I was faced with the reality that most women know very little about their bodies. The problems arising during perimenopa...

Since this will be our 10th round of The Hormone Project (starting June 17th) my team and I decided we needed to release an epic education series to say THANK YOU to all of the women who have applied and come through this course. This is part two of our series, and it's all about cycle syncing and fertility awareness.     During this session I dive into what is actually happening when we are getti...

In this episode I am thrilled to be accompanied by the talented Dr. Mariza Snyder to dive deep into simple things you can integrate to your everyday life to bring your body and mind into balance.   Dr. Mariza shares her passion for helping women open their minds to see what is possible in their bodies, and their own healing capacities. Dr. Mariza is an essential oils expert, and she shares her kno...

We all have our own stories and mindsets about what healthy eating looks like.   Sometimes we can become really dogmatic about it, especially when it comes to defining yourself as a 'diet'.   "I'm Keto" "I'm Vegetarian" "I'm Paleo"   Having this mindset can really restrict you to the point where you're not able to listen to your inner voice — the one that might be contradicting your strictly defin...

Dr. Briana Lutz and I go into a pretty thoughtful discussion talking about different herbs and botanicals to support our overall health, but also in regards to our hormones.   Dr. Briana Lutz, ND, RH is a licensed naturopathic doctor practicing in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada with a focus on women's health and fertility. She obtained her registered herbalist (RH) designation to reflect her advanced k...

Adrienne has been dedicating her time and purpose to help people achieve joy, by connecting with each person's deepest sense of joy which shifts in different moments of everyday life. It can be challenging when we find ourselves stuck in daily practices that are just not letting us shine. This episode is about awareness, being present and finding purpose hand-in-hand with experiencing joy.   Adrie...

This episode is all about detoxing your body and bringing health into your home. Our guest, Christine Dimmick, is openly sharing her own personal journey and struggles with cancer in her own body and on close friends. She had been working in the natural health industry and felt she was doing everything right. When she was diagnosed with breast cancer, a fire lit under her, and realized that what s...

Today's episode comes from a Masterclass I did about simple strategies to help avoid adrenal fatigue and straight up exhaustion. Women reach out to me regularly about feeling extremely tired   and frustrated, even after a full night of sleep. If you feel that you've tried it all and nothing is working -- this episode is for you. If you want to have a full recording of the webinar you can get it fr...

Dr. Laura Anderson is the inhouse naturopathic doctor for The Simplicity Project, and during this episode she will explain what exactly naturopathic medicine is, what you can expect and how working with naturopathic medicine can help you and your family as well. She also dives deep into different modalities naturopaths use, such as homeopathy, essential oils, and chinese medicine among others. Dr....

I am dedicating this episode to breaking down the mission and soul of The Simplicity Project Online. People often ask about what this program is about, and it is not an easy question to answer since there is so much passion in it.   The Simplicity Project Online is a 6 week course I created after writing the book and realizing that people needed more guidance and coaching in order to implement the...

Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition and exercise. Her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and unapologetically critical of outdated dietary guidelines. She is the author of two bestselling books, Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes .  ...

Sylvie Tetrault is a Sports Holistic Nutritionist (R.H.N) and Strength and Conditioning Coach (CSCS) based out of Toronto. A former competitive figure skater and university rugby player Sylvie's philosophy centers on helping clients find their Inner Athlete through hands-on strength training, nutrition, and lifestyle coaching. Sylvie has worked with professional athletes across several sports, (NH...

In this episode, I'm diving deep into the challenges inherent to being a woman, a mother, an entrepreneur, a whole person that seeks balance and simplicity. If you ever wonder how to "do it all" and still feel you are authentic to your true self, this is an episode you will enjoy.   During this episode I open up and cut the B.S with you in a vulnerable, real way.     Here's is what we're diving in...

Josh Gitalis is a recognized expert in the fields of clinical detoxification and therapeutic supplementation. He runs a Toronto-based private practice, with a worldwide client base. As a leader in his field, Josh teaches Clinical Nutrition for several natural health colleges and is the first Canadian nutritionist to become an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP). Josh i...

Today, I'm talking to Dr. Meghan Walker ND, and we're diving into all things leadership, mindset, women's health and epigenetics. This is such a juicy episode, and I can't wait for you to dive in!!     Dr. Meghan Walker ND is an 'Entrepologist', this term was coined in the study of the minds of entrepreneurs , and the intention of seeking their optimization and performance . Entrepology is the int...

Felice Gersh, M.D. is an award-winning female physician specializing in all aspects of women's health, and founder/director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine, located in Irvine, California. Her practice provides comprehensive healthcare for women, combining the best evidence-based therapies from conventional, naturopathic, and holistic medicine.   Dr. Gersh is the author of PCOS SOS: A Gy...